How do I remove the valve cover so I can change the gasket ?

All I see are two star shaped nuts on top of the cover. I've watched numerous videos on You Tube that show 11 bolts to remove. I'm stumped. I've included a pic (not mine) of the one that looks like mine.

I do appreciate the help.Did some research and I need a T-40 torx , A Fel
Pro gasket and RTV,all available at the Auto Zone close by. Should be no
problems.Whatever happened to motors that were straight (as opposed to
sideways) and easy to work on ? I miss those days.Anyway...thanx
again.

The videos youve seen were for the DOHC motors. There are only 2 bolts fastening it down on the SOHC. You may be able to reuse the gasket if its in good condition, I always do. And the orientation of the motor is a consequence of fwd. Also, i find it funny that you posted a picture of one of the few turbocharged single cam saturns. lol

Yeah, I looked at it closer and saw that it is a different engine than
mine.Hopefully I can reuse the gasket. I've got oil all the way around the
cover and it seems to be burning more oil than usual.Got 108k
miles,which isn't bad at all.Also going to replace plugs if needed (we
bought it used almost 2 years ago,so not quite sure of maintenance) and
any other routine maintenance it may need before winter.Otherwise,it runs
like a gem.Just trying to save a couple $.Thanks for all your help.

These things burn oil because the oil control rings stick. The valve covers may leak if theyre warped, but chances are you need another gasket. Do what you need to do and keep the oil topped off, it'll run forever

I have a 2001 Saturn with the t-40 Torx it just started making a rattling
sound from the center of the Valve cover I think the timing chain
tension-er is faulty i wont know till tomorrow I love this car Hope I
can fix it..

It looks like your valve cover is a plastic one so it only has the 2 hold
down bolts, be very careful with this one, it has a special silicone
rubber gasket made of it, make sure that both mating surfaces are
clean to make a good seal, then use care while torquing it down,
alternate back and forth on the bolts so you don't overstress the valve
cover until you reach the torque specs.

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